AC Milan president Paolo Scaroni has paid tribute to departing coach Stefano Pioli.

Yesterday’s 3-3 draw with Salernitana marked Pioli’s last in charge.

Scaroni told Milan TV: “During the season I always said that Pioli was doing well and I say it now too. We must remember what Stefano did for us, he gave us back the joy of winning a championship, to play in a Champions League semi-final.

“We are very grateful to the coach but above all to the person that is Stefano Pioli.”

On Pioli and the Milan style, he added: “Stefano is a leader capable of keeping everyone together, moderate and never grumpy, a nice and very elegant person. Pioli fully reflects the Milan style.”